Peak Guardian in the letters page...

[Chutney]

"sliding on their knees"

Absolutely unforgiveable.

 

[FabioPorkpie]

That’s got to be a really rubbish attempt at humour, surely??
I mean, Mr Downie can’t be serious…can he??

 

[Billy69_uk]

I am willing to wager that Mr Downie has never personally attended a game for football in his life, and has only seen highlights whilst he is waiting for the Dressage or the University Boat race to start.

 

[FlapJacks]

I'm guessing there's not much going on in Studley, Warwickshire.

 

[Abel Tasman]

Graham is 81. Cut him some slack. He is from another era. He knows his funfairs.

Graham Downie - Collections at the National Fairground and Circus Archive - National Fairground and Circus Archive - The University of Sheffield

www.sheffield.ac.uk

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

A good round of applause is surely enough…

 

[junos_boots]

A good round of applause is surely enough…

Is that standing or sitting?

 

[xxlshirts_fit_all]

Is that standing or sitting?

The difference allows for distinction between a home Goal or an away goal… a good goal deserves a spin of the racket too… huzzah